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sports OU football: Barry Switzer, Billy Sims part of huge turnout at Baker Mayfield youth camp By Tyler Palmateer running back under Switzer, Browns, wore a black trucker T-shirts with splashes of things. It's important to be ‘The Browns hope to have The Norman Transcript, a three-time national champi- hat, gold-rimmed sunglasses Cleveland Browns colors, out here and be around them a prolific offense moving Okla. onship coach for the Sooners. and aa sweat towel, soaking ironic considering the color and let them have fun, work a forward. Mayfield's passing The trio created a surreal wet after a full morning of orange is what OU rivals little bit and just enjoy it.” accuracy and persona made NORMAN-- Billy Sims scene reenacting that toss engaging with campers. Oklahoma State and Texas Despite an 11-52 record him one of OU's most memo- asked Baker Mayfield about sweep during Mayfield's Switzer wore a Heisman wear. Mayfield is that popu- since 2015, the Browns are rable characters in program the snap count. youth camp Wednesday in T-shirt with Sims' likeness on Jar, not just in Cleveland, but favored in eight games this history. "We're just going set, hut," Norman. 'He always asks me to wear still in the region he starred upcoming season, according But he gave pause when Mayfield said. "Very, very special," May- it," Switzer claimed. in during college. Kids in at- to CG Technology oddsmak- asked about runninga wish- Barry Switzer lurched for- field said. "That surprised The day was still reserved tendance hailed from Kansas ers. Mayfield is the conduc- bone offense, the kind Switzer ward as the lead blocker and me, two legends around these for kids. An announced 477 to El Paso. tor behind the turnaround, perfected during his time Mayfield’s toss hit its mark. parts and two great people for ~- their foreheads wrapped Muggy temperatures and helping the team go 7-8-1 last with the Sooners. Sims secured the football them to show up, take some in camp-administered black muddy fields didn't dampen year. “They ran that offense then sprinted for amake- time and have some fun with headbands similar to those the mood. Mayfield was en- "You know, I said it before where you don't throw the believe touchdown. it" Mayfield wears -- partici- gaged with the group, not cast the draft last year, the team ball," Mayfield joked. "'m Mayfield, arguably the Uni- And it was fun. The group pated in the event at the OU off to the side. needed a mentality of, ‘You happy the age I grow up in." versity of Oklahoma's most joked around while posing for intramural fields. It was part "Kids this age are looking know what? We're tired of But he was happy to run a popular quarterback ever, photos and signed footballs of string of recent ProCamp up to people who are blessed losing, we're tired ofall that,” play with the famous coach a who, even at 81 years old, ran won the Heisman Trophy and ~- decades of OU history events Mayfield has conduct- enough to be in the position he said. "We had all the right briskly alongside Sims. was picked No. 1 overall in between them. ed in his first offseason with Iam now," Mayfield said. "I pieces. We had great players "I didn't realize Barry could the NFL Draft. Sims accom- Mayfield, now a budding the Browns. remember looking up to guys and it's about what kind of still move like that," Mayfield plished both feats too, as a superstar with the Cleveland He outfitted campers in who were doing the same team we're gonna be.” said, "but he has it." George, Young, Murray up Fishing Derby Saturday for 2019 ESPY awards The Fifth Annual Fishing By Erik Horne Kevin Durant as anominee with the Hawks, and Murray Derby will be from 8 a.m. to 2 The Oklahoman for "Best NBA Player." Last was selected No. 1 overall season, George averaged by the Cardinals in the NFL p.m. Saturday at Ackley Park The 2019 ESPYS will have career highs in points (28.0), Draft in April. some Oklahoma flavor. rebounds (8.1), assists (4.1) Fans can view the full list in Elk City. Oklahoma City Thunder and steals per game (2.2.). of nominees and can vote for star Paul George, Atlanta Young, an All-American at ESPYS nominees at ESPYS. Open to youths 15 and Hawks guard Trae Young Oklahoma during the 2017-18 com. and Arizona Cardinals quar- season and the No. 5 overall under, the derby is free, and terback Kyler Murray have pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, George is a candidate for each been nominated for has been nominated for the the NBA's Most Valuable there will be free T-shirts and awards to be revealed at The "Best Breakthrough Athlete" Player and Defensive Player worms while they last. ESPYS, which will air July 10 award, Murray, the 2018 of the Year awards, and on ABC. Heisman Trophy winner at Young is up for NBA Rookie ‘The Oklahoma Department George is joined by Mil- OU, has been nominated for of the Year. Winners will be waukee's Giannis Antetok- the "Best College Athlete" announced on June 24 at the of Wildlife Conservation will ounmpo, Houston's James award. Young just completed NBA Awards in Los Angeles teach a fishing class at 8 a.m. Harden and Golden State's a successful rookie season (pm, TNT). Specially marked fish Last year, Aiden Charlson held up his huge carp (8.7 Ibs) Elk City sports from the past while younger brother Bryson looked on. Staff photo. awards will be $100 each. Dale Larson of Elk City took first in the feature street The Elk City Daily News FOI IOI IO II I IOI II IOI IOI I II II Ke The Elk City Daily News stock division race at the Elk June 2009 June 1969 City Speedway. Winners: Merritt student on rodeo Legion team beats Altus, Street Stock: 1. Dale team 0 Larson, Elk City. 2. Gregg Evans, Laverne. 3. Gilbert Merritt junior Josie Eeds Coach Sonny Vermillion’s Luna, Shamrock. earned a position on the PRIME HOMESITE AND RANCHLAND American Legion baseball Pony Stock: 1. Robert El- Oklahoma state high school team advanced to the semi- liot, Clinton. 2. Larry Cook, rodeo team and will travel CLOSE TO ELK CITY finals of the losers’ bracket of the Hobart Invitational Canute. 3. Richard Troll- inger, Elk City. 4. Rodney with teammates to Farming- ton, N.M., from July 19-25 to SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019 10:00 A.M. tournament and is scheduled Blackman, Elk City. 5. David compete in the 61st Annual SALE & PROPERTY LOCATION: From the intersection of Interstate 40 and Hwy 6, Go south 8.7 miles on Hiwy 6, then to play June 20 following a Loyd, Elk City. 6. Dennis 5 west on County Road # E1210 tothe auction Property or From Intersection Huy 6 and Hwy 152 go south 2 miles and 6-0 victory over Altus the Dixon, Arapaho. 7. Aaron National Hih School Finals 5 west on Country Road #£1210! (Watch for signs) previous day. ‘Cummings, Elk City. Rodeo in the goat competi- Norman Dean pitched the Factory Stock: 1. Todd tion. AUCTIONEER'S STATEMENT: Its a privilege to conduc this auction ofthis entire seven innings for the Stehr, Clinton. 2. Casey special ranching property that would be a good addition toa ranching operation Elks and gave up only one Cummings, Elk City. 3. E\k City holds gun show orideal as a homesite, We invite you to attend this special auction. hit and one walk and struck Tony Carter, Erick. 4. Wil- LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Northwest Quarter out 12. lie Smith, Erick. 5. Randy The G&S Promotions gun (NWA) of Section 15, Township 9 North, Range 21 ‘The Elks picked up only Thomas, Elk City. 6. Shannon show was held at the Elk City WLM. Becktam County, Oklahoma (Surface Only) two hits in the game with Rodriguez, Elk City. 7. Jacky civic center, and vendors Mike Ford doubling in the Welch, Elk City. 8. Gaylon reported sales were brisk, PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This property first inning and Danny Kauk Roush, Sayre. although they seemed con- offers many benefits that include rural water, nice singling in the second. But Pro Stock: 1. Victor cerned about gun legislation lake, a special building site, a good barn and several Elks reached first Gregory, Hydro. 2. Carl Ray in Washington, D.C. corrals. The property has good fences, a rural onerrors. The Altus squad Hodge, Weatherford. water hook-up, nice barn and pipe corrals and did itself no favors by com- Trophy Dash winners would also be a great home site. itis within close mitting seven errors in the were Robert Elliot, Clinton, dtiving distance to Elk City and isin Meritt Schoo! District, We invite youto attend this special auction game, including four in the pony stock; Tony Carter, The Elk City News fifth inning allowing the Elks Erick, factory stock; Gregg June 2018 REAL ESTATE TERMS: 15% of the purchase price to score three runs. Three Evans, Laverne, street stock; will be placed in escrow day of sale. Property willbe errors in the second allowed and Robert Mayfield, Clin- Gone fishing conveyed by Warranty Deed. Possession will be at the Elks to score two runs. ton, pro stock. Closing, All measurements are approximate, Following the tournament, KECO radio held its 4th the Elks had a four-game BROKER PARTICIPATION INVITED: g Annual Fishing Derby at home stint with Woodward visiting on Tuesday, Burns American Legion notches two wins Ackley Park with more than Brokers must pre-egister cient48 hours in advance of auction. =! Toviewthe property cll * 580-225-6743 for an appointment. i 500 in attendance. Each year Flat on Thursday, Altus on Friday and Lawton here fora doubleheader on Sunday. ‘The Mavericks won the first game of a double- they stock the pond at Ackley Park and open it to kids 15 eD FARREL J. LUNDY @ and under for the chance 25 years ago header, beating Hobart 13-0 at Ackley Park, and then at winning cash prizes for Gene Cobb Auction & Realty | tagged fish along with other Richard E, Cobb, CAI, AARE + Auctioneer/Real Estate Broker + Certified A; ae won anightcap by forfeit to The Elk City Daily News increase their record to 26-8. prizes. Shirts were given to 580-225-6743 + P.O. Box 982 + Elk City, Oklahoma 73648 Rhett D. Cobb + Licensed Auctioneer * Real Estate Broker- Texas & Oklahoma June 1994 The team played Lawton the first 100 kids and Tyler {806-206-1554 + P.O. Box 763 + Canyon, Texas 79015 + Texas Broker #0549348 TDLR# 16204 Oklahoma Broker #142851 June 22 before hitting the Harrison with Western We ACLAS Agors &gsnis Only » Not sponsible For Accidents «Any Anneuncoments Made Salo Day Suporsae Al thor Announcements Elk City man wins Street road for atwo-week trip. Oklahoma Realty gave away Every efor hasbeen mado to assur the accuracy othe information wih no guaratee of authority fishing poles to a few lucky VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB FOR A SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING AUCTIONS Stock Feature ‘AND TO VIEW MORE PICTURES OF THIS SALE: http:/www.genecobbauction.com kids. FOR IOI III OI IOI IOI IOI II IOI II IOI ID III IIIA II aWy.Iw | eo inn